ENDIVE AND FENNEL SALAD WITH MINT AND ORANGE-BLOSSOM DRESSING

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Shamelessly swiped from the 'net ... a recipe by Ptolemy Mann. "This is one of my favourite salads, simple and clean, and very refreshing for the taste buds," Mann says. It's a perfect palate-cleanser after the terrine. The wonderfully tart, fresh dressing has a sweetness because of the honey and orange blossom. Mann refuses to use vinegar in her dressing, relying on lemon and lime - "It's so much subtler."

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 endives, a mixture of green and red
2 fennel bulbs
1 bunch mint leaf, picked from stems
2 garlic cloves, peeled
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon runny pale honey
1 teaspoon orange blossom water
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Slice an inch off the stem of the endives and the outer leaves will fall away. Peel away the others until just the cores are left. Slice the cores into quarters. Rinse the leaves, then pat them dry and place in a large bowl.
  • Cut the fennel bulbs in half and slice into semicircular slivers, right up to and including the fluffy green part. Add to the endives, along with the mint leaves.
  • For the dressing, pound the garlic using a pestle and mortar until it starts to break down. Slowly add the olive oil and stir with the pestle, then add the lemon and lime juice. The ratio of lemon to oil is a personal preference, so experiment. Next, add the honey and orange-blossom water, and season. Toss into the salad just before serving.

Rick Garbacz
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I love how versatile this salad is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Adnan Daud
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This salad is a great way to impress your guests. It's sure to be a hit at your next party.


Odebenita Kiyani
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I've never had orange blossom dressing before, but I'm definitely a fan now. It's so light and refreshing.


Majoba Mohamed
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and easy to make.


CSM Geoghegan
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Guimba Khen
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I love the pop of color that the orange segments add to this salad.


Kalanba Sualiw
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This salad is very easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Lofia Satini
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this salad. The endive and mint helped to balance out the fennel flavor.


Fkkint Ug
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I found the dressing to be a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise this salad is delicious.


Chan5e2009
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover endive and fennel.


Haawa Muhaamad
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I'm a big fan of endive and fennel, so I knew I would love this salad. The orange blossom dressing is a great touch.


Shahi Jee
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect summer dish.


Zandile Msiza
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I love the unique flavor combination in this salad. The endive and fennel are a great base, and the mint and orange blossom dressing really brightens it up.


Aethereal Realm
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I've made this salad twice now and it's become a favorite. It's so easy to make and always a hit with guests. The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Alex Karamuzi
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This salad was a delightful surprise! The combination of endive, fennel, mint, and orange blossom dressing was refreshing and flavorful. I especially enjoyed the contrast between the bitter endive and the sweet fennel.